2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500

To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 353 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 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 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
Make Ford Ford
Model Ranger Shelby GT 500
Year Released 2010 2011
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 550 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 691 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1447 kg 1800 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 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 61 L


 

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