2003 Ferrari Enzo vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500
To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari Enzo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari Enzo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Ford Shelby GT500. (550 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Shelby GT500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 weights approximately 428 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
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, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari Enzo. (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari Enzo | 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Enzo | Shelby GT500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 651 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 658 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1733 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
