2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX and 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,392 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (605 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 191 kg more than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept.
Because 2005 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX 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, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | Shelby GR-1 Concept |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
