2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 244 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Quest. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 922 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Quest.
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2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |