2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo 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 467 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 284 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Stilo | Shelby GR-1 Concept |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 132 L |
