2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2007 Opel GT
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 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel GT 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 240 more horse power than 2007 Opel GT. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel GT weights approximately 363 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel GT. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2007 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |