2011 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500
To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Ford Shelby GT500.
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, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DBS | Shelby GT500 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1733 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
