1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 913 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |