2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
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 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura 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 150 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (350 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 321 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
