2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept would be higher. 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 516 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 742 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
