2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. 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 456 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | L |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
