2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2009 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 399 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 642 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Vivaro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
