2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. Both 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2005 Ford F-350 are equipped with a 5,408 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1469 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. (480 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 144 L |