Ford Shelby GT500 vs. Lamborghini Aventador
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Shelby GT500 and Lamborghini Aventador 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 Lamborghini Aventador.
When comparing the Ford Shelby GT500's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Ford Shelby GT500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lamborghini Aventador has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Shelby GT500's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Ford Shelby GT500 is a better car than the Lamborghini Aventador.
Pricing: A used 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 ranges from $44,992 to $74,559 while a used 2014 Lamborghini Aventador is priced between $273,998 to $378,770.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Shelby GT500’s base engine makes 662 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Aventador base engine makes 691 horsepower. The Shelby GT500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The Aventador is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles.This gives the Ford Shelby GT500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lamborghini Aventador the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
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:
397500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
338748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
279995 - 397500
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:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21999
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
334659
Price Range:
273998 - 378770
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
231693
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
128726 - 334659
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16360
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Ford Shelby GT500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Aventador Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Lamborghini Aventador
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:
2.0955654563598713
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.8 - 2.1
Ford Shelby GT500 Rankings
Not yet available
Lamborghini Aventador Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Shelby GT500 Trim Levels
Base
Lamborghini Aventador Trim Levels
LP 700-4, LP 720-4 50 Anniversario
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
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
691 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque:
509 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.169 hp per pound
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:
6.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 18 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
262 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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
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:
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
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4085 lbs
Width:
89.1 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/35ZR19
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
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Alderbaran / Nero Pegaso Metallic
Blue
Blu Hera Metallic
Gray
Grigio Antares Metallic / Grigio Estoque Metallic / Nero Nemesis Matt Finish
Red
Marrone Apus Matt Finish
Silver
Not available
White
Bianco Canopus Matt Finish / Bianco Isis
Orange
Arancio Argos Pearl / Arancio Atlas Pearl
Yellow
Giallo Evros / Giallo Orion Pearl
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
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Nero Ade
Brown
Terra Antiope/Nero Ade
Gray
Marrone Elpis / Marrone Elpis/Nero Ade / Terra Dirce/Nero Ade / Terra Semele/Nero Ade
Green
Verde Pan/Nero Ade
Orange
Arancio Dryope/Nero Ade
White
Bianco Polar/Nero Ade
Yellow
Giallo Taurus/Nero Ade
