2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500
To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2012 Ford Shelby GT500.
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, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Shelby GT500 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 691 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1800 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |