2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (400 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1019 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| 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 | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
