2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (605 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 967 kg more than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
