2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 663 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2008 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X3 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |
