2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 362 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 653 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Outlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |