2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 would be higher. 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 302 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 658 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |