2005 Ford GT vs. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
To start off, both 2005 Ford GT 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 112 more horse power than 2005 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Ford GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Shelby GR-1 Concept |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |
