2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina 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 271 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
