2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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 395 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 323 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
