1997 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 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 164 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 829 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. (480 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 480 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |