2004 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang 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 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 449 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 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
