2020 SHELBY GT500 VS GT350R - HEAD TO HEAD ROAD COMPARISON!

Head to head comparison on the road. 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 vs the GT350R. Which is the better driver's car? Which should you buy? Which one is more fun or exciting? Watch this video for firsthand impressions with both on the twisty roads.
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[@shun.0]

As a GT350 owner myself, the GT350 offers the full Shelby experience: raw, challenging, and exhilarating - the way Carroll Shelby intended it to be.

[@allensaunders449]

Thr gt350r has nothing to fo with Shelby he had zero to do with development

[@goaltf4yourself268]

@@allensaunders449 You completely missed the point brother.

[@6z0]

@@allensaunders449 Lol. Idiot

[@allensaunders449]

@@6z0 don't call yourself names you are doing the best you can

[@allensaunders449]

@@goaltf4yourself268 so what j can live with that i mean who cares really

[@baggszilla]

In my own opinion I love the GT350R more maybe because I'm old school and love manual gear boxes. And congrats on the 100K!

[@josephtaylor1330]

Honestly same, but I also love the front end a lot more

[@frankie072]

That's makes 2 of us I'm 48 ,autos definetly came a long way,But nothing like a manual paired to muscle

[@ando2251]

350R All Day!

[@danerickson3403]

@@josephtaylor1330 I just bought the GT 350R, they are 105,000.00 you cannot get them for MSRP like this gentlemen suggested. The GT 350R is a drivers car not for people who just want the easiest car to drive.

[@rhull3939]

The 350 is just cooler. It looks better because the 500s front end is over styled in my opinion, it's way lighter, it sounds way better and it's a stick. The 500 only has it beat in the straight line speed department and that's not a big deal. I've driven the 350 and ridden in the 500. The 350 is more raw and analog and is what they call a true driver's car. 500 is just a muscle car beast that can take the turns pretty well for what it is. The 350 feels like a fast sports car.

[@5.0beers70]

It's more fun to shift through the gears when driving, so I like the GT 350 or a 13-14 GT500.

[@kamustang769]

5.0 Beers I’d take 13-14 gt500 over anything

[@jhonsmith2150]

2013-2014 Gt500 is a good choice to 👏👌💪😎

[@eugenecarse4284]

Mike Gee, so you can't win a race with a manual transmission? I learned something new today.

[@scott.pontarelli7139]

In all mt years of being a car enthusiast I never thought that I would prefer slower cars. I know all the DCT are faster, they just simply are not as fun on the street.

[@Vic-jc5to]

3 weeks ago I bought a new 350R. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Not saying the GT500 wouldn’t do the same, but there’s something really special about a manual transmission.

[@Bournefort]

Good on you man. I am jealous! I sincerely hope that auto manufacturers never let the manual die.

[@Vic-jc5to]

@@Phuong_Nguyen_ yes, the GT500 is faster. To me it’s not just about having a fast car, it’s about the complete driving experience. At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference.

[@palefaced1]

Same. I have considered trading mine for a 500, I just can't do it lol. I love this car

[@nowifinoobs]

It sounded like u where more excited driving the gt350r

[@thenavigator5889]

until you've driven a 350R, you don't know how very good/fun it is to drive. I knew it would be hard for Ford to match or best that factor. Sure it's faster, but I'm certain it wont get the drivers car accolades the 350R did.

[@v-mekka144]

The GT350R is a whole different kind of beast

[@Cronus_1]

I was thinking the same thing. His voice went up an octave when driving the GT350.

[@Cronus_1]

Gt350 is a brilliant car. I love every second I spend in it.

[@JonBecker81]

@@Cronus_1 haha! I was going to make the same comment. He definitely sounded more like an excited little girl 😂.

[@1000BadThings]

My Favorite Channel, honest reviews, humble guy, and just plain fun. Thank you for drama free content.

[@DucatiDiaries]

If I could have just those two thumbnail cars in my garage, I'd be all set for life!!! (Until I wanted to add another one. LOL). Keep up the great coverage my man!!

[@DriveHub]

GT350R is a manual. I rest my case.

[@danielcortes1163]

DriveHub that doesn’t matter

[@eugenecarse4284]

How does it not matter?

[@watsonanthony8438]

@@eugenecarse4284 it does not matter because the gt500 changes gears quicker. Also Audi and 2020 vette has it

[@Bournefort]

@@watsonanthony8438 LOL. In my opinion, that is all that matters for a personal vehicle. Manual transmission gives you more control and a better understanding of the vehicle. You simply can't experience the same connection with an automatic. It is like a semi-self driving vehicle. If you are racing for a living and need to fight for every second, then sure, Automatic is better.

[@watsonanthony8438]

@@Bournefort Thats your opinion but if you never tried it then dont talk about it

[@josephjohnston8255]

Wow what a amazing video. To me this is ur best work yet. My heart was pounding when u was in the gt350r. Awsome job

[@JayCaseGT500]

Congrats Austin. Been here since 10k. I enjoy the confidence without arrogance and the awesome outlook you have on life. You are going to do well in life, that's just who you are.

[@AtticAZ]

Nice vid. GT350R is still my attainable dream car. 👌🏼

[@daisbestDA9]

Honestly I'd take the gt350R

[@331Grabber]

I probably would too. If the GT350 ever started feeling slow I'd supercharge it

[@bradwoods371]

Yep the GT500 is too fat and sluggish

[@nicholashoffpauir6107]

@@bradwoods371 how tf can somethign be fast and sluggish at the same time?

[@Miguel-nd5zm]

@@nicholashoffpauir6107 he said fat lmao

[@tray6441]

@@nicholashoffpauir6107 He said fat bro can’t you read? How did your comment even get 3 likes bruh

[@ddivinia]

I have both a GT500 CFTP and a GT350R. Your review is bang on. I feel like the GT500 understeers a lot in comparison. The GT350R really turns in nicely. I don’t miss the tram lining with the Gt500. I am hoping some new tires on the R will make some of the traming going away.

[@thillyard1]

Great video! I’m a GT350 owner so I am partial, but I already own two vehicles with an automatic so for me, I gotta have the manual in my sports car. Obviously if I could own a GT500 and a GT350 I would own both! Keep the content coming and congrats on 100K subscribers.

[@M3driver]

I own the GT350R, and it is like you say. Just amazing. I would have fancied a GT500 if they made it with a manual gearbox also... but automatic, meh.. boring. Great video.

[@vancouverisland771]

Cool Silver Play Button. Can't wait until you take delivery of GT500 with track pack.🙂

[@cammacgregor9354]

Congratulations, Austin...great channel recognition. I have a '13 GT500. My brother has an '18 Dodge Demon. We take the Demon for Friday night cruising up & down the streets and the GT500 for Sunday afternoon blasts in the mountains. Two totally different transmissions. Love 'em both. Party-On, Austin---!!!

[@Cammmmeron]

Congrats on your subscriber plaque, well deserved my friend! I've been watching your channel since the early days, great content, definitely underrated. I'm a Mustang guy as well, had a 17GT now I'm in a 19GT(manual W/performance package), working towards getting a 350R next. Gotta say this review video is very good, felt like I was watching a Car and Driver review.

[@JustThatKid00]

You would be a fantastic salesman my friend which I could of commented this early ! Your speaking skills are great man you tell the answers first then ask questions, business thinking at its finest

[@andrewsalazars]

This is a great video Thank you!

[@dmill78]

I really enjoy your articulate enthusiastic personality in your reviews. You have great precision in your descriptions of your driving experiences.

[@bigkellyg5947]

Just found your channel today, and have to say it is very fresh. Excellent commentary. Your command of the English language, and delivery, is extraordinary. The subject matter doesn't hurt either. Congrats on the award.

[@BM-wc3zo]

Can’t wait to get my GT500 I ordered in December 😎

[@goober_goofy-1]

So, how is it?

[@Vffr1]

This is the video I've been asking and waiting for. Thank you. Triple.

[@Prochargedbeast]

Great comparison I loved it congratulations on 100000 subs!!!

[@GearHead704]

BIG congrats on your 100k plaque dude! Very very cool and well deserved.

[@johnd3276]

Great video buddy! As a 2020 GT350 owner, the flat plane crank voodoo mated with the Tremec trans is the reason I chose this over the 500. My Explorer ST has that rotary dial and that’s fine for the Explorer but in my opinion manuals keep you engaged with the car. It’s definitely a driver’s car and more rewarding to drive.

[@jonahkai509]

Only 2 minutes in so far and really appreciating this guys thorough descriptions

[@chrisgreen5000]

GREAT video dude!! I love the info and the way you deliver it. Keep it up.

[@frankschneider2950]

Screw the DCT! Give me the Tremec as long as you can still get one. They should have given the option of a manual trans for the GT500. For crying out loud Porsche learned that when they came out with the PDK as the only transmission for the GT3! Porsche purist were screaming for a manual trans. Next year it had a manual transmission!

[@jmm1174]

At least the Camaro comes with both transmissions

[@ejofhia]

Love ur passion brother! and ur explanations R always 💯! Quality content! Just a few reasons why I'm never un subbing ur channel! oh, and CONGRATS!! on the You Tube Plaque, well deserved indeed. 💯👍❤

[@rinzan28]

Congrats man 🙌🙌🙌. Thank you for this pure soul Shelby mustage channel. Waiting for the GT500 track pack.

[@justinm.791]

Congratulations on the subscriber milestone!!! For me your channel is tied with Stangmode for favorite car channel, and I always look forward to your content. Fun video as always!!!

[@ronaldluther324]

You are most definitely the SHELBY KING. You share more information about SHELBY cars than anyone on KZbin. Everytime I watch your content I learn something new about SHELBY'S. SMASHING the like for SHELBY'S. ☠💀☠

[@cryptosully2357]

Looks like you are fighting the GT350 more to get it down the road then you did with the GT500. That is a good sell point for the GT500 versus the GT 350. I am contemplating Purchasing one or the others. This is you of the best videos I have seen. Great job on showing the Difference between the two models. The POV was down so good. Thank you so much for this video.

[@eugeneeckhartiii]

Awesome award! Keep the videos coming!

[@ltacid]

Congratulations on the 100k!

[@SquatSimp]

Very comprehensive review. Thank you man

[@RichardC5568]

This channel has the best intro on KZbin.

[@josephjohnston8255]

Couldn't agree more. My fav for sure

[@mountainclimber48]

My ‘19 GT350 is the best driving car I’ve ever experienced (I bought my first car in 1970, a ‘65 Comet). I haven’t driven the new GT500 or the GT350R, but watching plenty of videos like this one they’re obviously incredible. This is a great time in history to be a gear head, maybe the best time ever.

[@tymilcarter2618]

Congratulations on 100K. Keep up the great content, sir!

[@nandogee1205]

I never had one of my favorite youtubers heart my stuff

[@thagreen72]

always awesome content...congrats & well deserved

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Speed Phenom Awesome Video I think both Cars are absolutely incredible and Congratulations on getting your 100k Sub Plaque you definitely deserve it

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers. When I first started watching I thought who is damn teenager? But now I really appreciate and enjoy your content keep up the great work!

[@rayban2121]

Congratulations, You have one of the best channels on youtube.

[@roscodobson]

Congratulations!!!🎉

[@AJGT350]

One of the best shelby videos I've seen! I would take the R. But I need a backseat so base gt350 for me

[@Nicktheguy24]

ajgt350 isn’t the back seat of the mustang cramped?

[@AJGT350]

@@Nicktheguy24 It works for small children

[@Cronus_1]

@@Nicktheguy24 It definitely is, but not as bad as you would think. That said, the GT350 non R is the way to go, IMO. Unless you are hardcore tracking it, you get better bang for your buck.

[@jhonsmith2150]

Yeah i need a bck seat to ! I hve kids 😁

[@babblingidiot7903]

The trunk on the gt350r is massive. Kids can lay down while playing their iPhone.

[@gcash2074]

GT 350R sounds great. I love that engine.

[@TechiePocket1]

GT350R all the way

[@danar.6037]

I have the GT350 and I love it to death. Never get bored driving it, The Voo Doo's sound never gets old, the 6 speed Tremac is a masterpiece. When I found out the 500 was auto only I passed. But still a very nice ride.

[@stephenklein2028]

Great video Austin! I love it when you do comparison videos between the gt350 and the gt500. Hopefully you'll make a track time comparison between the two in the future. =)

[@canerdogan3494]

Quality content. Love it

[@kalupunisher6768]

Love both of these Shelby's, they're fun to drive. Great video👍

[@5.0brandon59]

Wish I could order the GT350 with the dual clutch 👌🏻 that would be perfect love that 5.2 flat plane crank sound, best sounding engine ever made by ford

[@amac8487]

Great review and comparison. Can’t go wrong with either one. I love my gt350!

[@rustyp5810]

Awesome comparison.thx...

[@samgander1]

This is some good ass driving right here especially seeing the driving style switch from auto to Manuel on you just like that handled it perfectly using all those gears 💯

[@toddoffer5007]

Good stuff! I am planning to upgrade my 17 GT350 to a 2020 R and this video locked it in for me! The 8250 redline is addicting and the R takes it next level.

[@JohnWaid6Plus]

Big Congrats for the award on 100 K subs hope to see ya go to 1 mill

[@scottdonbrosky5968]

Awesome comparison. I also have a R. And I love it. Still on the fence whether or not I want a TP 500. I’ll wait it out and see in a year or two. Congratulations on the award.

[@nsbioy]

TP 500? Is this a new model of TP?

[@donrossi1603]

Great Comparison Vid..!!!👍👍👍

[@JohnWaid6Plus]

Love this awesome review of both cars feels like I’m watch the car and driver video great content and keep doing you! The GT500 is the way to go you can’t shift faster than that new transmission it’s killer

[@allensaunders449]

Great vid. Lot of info

[@jasondoe5741]

Really like this guy, great reviews

[@SGTRacing]

Both are my dream cars 😍 Enjoy the rides brother. 💪👍

[@Bournefort]

Great review. I would take the GT350R over the GT500 every time. Manual transmission, analog gauges, raw driving experience, carbon wheels are great with less rotational mass, and higher revving engine.

[@dalindagonzalezstatefarmag3750]

Congratulations on the award!

[@philippelemaire2887]

one of the best channels on youtube

[@hemi300c4]

From reviews. I believe the Carbon Fiber Track Pack lapped VIR faster than the base GT500. I see the CFTP as the GT500 "R". It would be awesome seeing you compair the CFTP with the GT350R and GT500 base. I will say that it's a lot more interesting seeing you run the roads than only straight line quarter mile runs. It seems the best way to compair the GT350R and GT500 is timed laps on a road course. In a MT comparison. Randy Pobst found the CFTP GT500 to be closer to a Supercar running against the Z51 C8 running 3 seconds faster laps at VIR. Road & Track test had the GT500 CFTP running equal lap times against the $189,000 Porsche 911 GT3-RS (With an estimated $40,000 dealership markup expected when it becomes available). The GT350R is basically built as a track car. Comfort is not what Ford was looking for when building it. Thanks for showing everyone that the Shelby GT500 is not a one trick pony. Comfortable daily driver, a 10 second quarter mile car and a strong track car. As much as I love the GT350R and it's amazing Voodoo engine. I see the GT500 being the better overall Supercar. No longer just a Mustang. Watching you drive it looks fast, but comfortable. Something you normally find in a car costing $80.000+ more.

[@not1but2and37]

You convinced me. I take the 500 please.

[@bardstables8909]

Congrats on the award. I'd say you've earned it. You put out great content. The 500 is more the car for me. But I'm not a young kid anymore and working a car all the time I think would wear on me.

[@hammerdowngt5004]

The GT500 no Freekn doubt about it! And I’m lovin that spoiler too!!

[@brocklndrs]

This is the way these cars were meant to be driven, screw drag strips!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tausha46]

GREAT VIDIO THANKS

[@PeterLindsay]

Hey, great video and great content! One thing of note, I noticed you were wearing your harness incorrectly. The buckle was too high. In an accident, you could submarine under the lap belt if you wear your harness that way. You want to snug the lap belt portion first and then the shoulders. Your buckle and lap belts should be flat across your hips not V shaped as you are wearing it in this video. Safety first! Great job on the video! L

[@goesfastandfar]

The GT350R is a balanced drivers' car and requires keen interaction on the part of the driver, which yields a more rewarding driving experience. The GT500 is an amazing car that can do the above with less effort. But I'll take the GT350R, thank you.

[@mr.fox9247]

i was wondering why the location looked familiar haha, rad video

[@MikeTarlton]

Congrats on 100k subs!

[@realtalk4689]

Good to see and hear the GT350R again, the true drivers car.

[@palefaced1]

Great video

[@krispy521]

Gratz Dude!

[@runslaTe]

good work ..congrats

[@jimmyjduce]

Congrats 👍😎

[@lenf3641]

We, car enthusiasts buying cars for it's car-driver's characteristics. What else you should buy car for? I mean, if the car drives you then there are other, better cars for this purpose(read Tesla). I purchased Shelby GT350 instead of GT500 for only one reason - GT350 hase MT and GT500 is DCT.

[@corpsgrinder8055]

Awesome vid

[@gbigga3006]

Can't wait for summer so I can drive my 2010 Gt

[@SnakrGarage]

congrats man!

[@kev851]

MUSTANG is such a nice stuff!

[@MrSonidovirtual]

Congratulations on your award 🥇 love both cars 🚗

[@gregwilliams4380]

Remember though your not in the R edition which you soon will have being the Track Pak on the 500. Carbon fiber wheels, adjustable suspension, loads of down force from new carbon wing that's adjustable. And 100+lbs lighter

[@Marcus15005]

Great Dude

[@GannonKupkoSr]

Love both of them

[@moimon4074]

Nice review how would you say the new wide body super snake compare to the gt500 both of them having similar prices also... Are you going for the Shelby Bash on March ?

[@msshelby8843]

Both are awesome cars!!

[@avelinoperez8198]

Congratulations to you and the Mustang family 🏇

[@francis121826]

I have never driven the GT500 but I was drawn to the GT350R because of the experience of 500hp coming from a high revving NA V8 in manual. Also like the somewhat light Curb weight on the GT350R. I did get the radio and A/C.

[@thatoneporscheguyok5300]

Is it worth it to buy the GT350R as it is going to be discontinued? Will it add value after the discontinuing of it?

[@robbyturbo109]

Congratulations on the 💯 thousand subscribers hopefully your C8 will be built soon and we will see how good or bad it is , so the GT350R is still pretty bad ass have you driven the ZL1 1LE was wondering what is your take on that car ?