2000 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX 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 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 609 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 (651 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
