2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2009 Nissan Murano 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 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 444 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Murano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |