1999 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca 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 147 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 494 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 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
