2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
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 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor weights approximately 596 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2986 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |