2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 193 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 960 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |