1997 Citroen Rally Raid 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 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Rally Raid 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 204 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 478 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 972 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 |
