2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G8 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G8. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | G8 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
