2004 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-150 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 275 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-150 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2127 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |
