2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. 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 441 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |