2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Maserati Shamal 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 172 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 204 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 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Shamal |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |