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 291 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 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 665 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 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.
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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 | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1637 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 |