2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Chimaera 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 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1999 TVR Chimaera. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1999 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 94 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
