2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 789 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |