2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento 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 308 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 749 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
