2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bugatti Veyron would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Ford |
| Model | Veyron | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
