2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 5 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 245 more horse power than 2010 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 171 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, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 650. 2010 BMW 650 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. 2010 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | 650 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
