2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 265 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1423 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 96 L |