2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2009 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 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, 2009 Hummer H3 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 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Ford | Hummer |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | H3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 87 L |
