2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | SSR | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
