1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
