1991 Porsche 965 vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500

To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 965. (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 965.

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