2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Aspen and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. 2009 Chrysler Aspen has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Aspen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
