2014 Corvette VS 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 - Which One Is The Best Way To Spend $55K?

About a year ago we found ourselves barreling across the United States in a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Along the way we shot hundreds of pictures of the Shelby GT500 along a meandering 3,300-mile route from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

The end game was a meeting with the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, a contest between a 662-horsepower 5.8-liter supercharged V8 Mustang and a 580-hp 6.2-liter supercharged V8 Camaro.

Despite an 82-hp advantage, the Shelby did not prevail. The ZL1 Camaro came out on top on the strength of its superior chassis and, to a lesser extent, a lower price.

Now we've got a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 lined up against a similar 2014 Ford Shelby GT500. The Stingray's revised 6.2-liter V8 sports a new direct-injection fuel delivery system, but there's nary a supercharger in sight. On any other day its 460 hp and 465 pound-feet of torque would be impressive indeed.

Sciros - 9/24/2013 3:23:22 PM

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Wait is this a serious question? You'd have to be VERY biased towards Ford to go with the GT500.

MarathonBob - 9/24/2013 9:21:07 PM

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You're joking right? ... rigid rear axle, cheap plastics, outdated design immitating an old car? .... vs a brand new Corvette with a great powertrain, dynamics and interior?