2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, both 2010 Ford Ranger and 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 398 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
