2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1992 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 289 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1992 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
