2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500

To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.

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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Shelby GT 500
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5968 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 398 HP 500 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 546 Nm 651 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 61 L