2013 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible
To start off, both 2013 Ford Mustang GT and 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang GT. (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang GT. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang GT. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Mustang GT | 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 856 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
