Ford Shelby GT500 vs. Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Shelby GT500 and Ford F-150 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Shelby GT500 and the Ford F-150.
When comparing the Ford Shelby GT500's and the Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the Ford Shelby GT500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Ford Shelby GT500's and the Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the Ford Shelby GT500 is a better car than the Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 ranges from $44,992 to $74,559 while a used 2014 Ford F-150 is priced between $9,443 to $25,991.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Shelby GT500’s base engine makes 662 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 base engine makes 302 horsepower. The Shelby GT500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles.This gives the Ford Shelby GT500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. The Shelby GT500 uses gasoline, and the F-150 uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Shelby GT500 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and front leg room. The Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, and front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
55110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25025
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26174
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24810 - 29360
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60031
Price Range:
44992 - 74559
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23752
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16979
Price Range:
9443 - 25991
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
18011
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15596 - 22991
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2042
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140713
# Good or Great Deals:
592
Ford Shelby GT500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Shelby GT500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.09628116872857
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.020734884978035
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 15.2
Ford Shelby GT500 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67 inches, 67.4 inches, 78.6 inches, 78.8 inches, 97.4 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Ford Shelby GT500 Trim Levels
Base
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
662 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
631 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.167 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5500 lbs
Max Payload:
1710 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
240 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
82.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3970 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4685 lbs
Width:
97 inches
Height:
74.8 inches
Length:
213.2 inches
Wheelbase:
125.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/75R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Impact Blue Metallic / Grabber Blue
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Jeans Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Green
Green Gem Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black with Black Accents / Charcoal Black with Grabber Blue Accents / Charcoal Black with Red Accents / Charcoal Black with White Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with Black Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with Grabber Blue Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with Red Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with White Accents
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Steel Gray
