2008 BMW 760 vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500

To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 BMW 760. (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 760. 2008 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 760 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
Make BMW Ford
Model 760 Shelby GT 500
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5972 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 440 HP 541 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 691 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2105 kg 1821 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1877 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 61 L


 

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