2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 321 kg more than 2000 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | GAZ | Ford |
| Model | 3111 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
