2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept and 2005 Suzuki Jimny 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 526 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 573 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (106 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 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 40 L |
