Cobra has 2.3 Whipple. Plenty of power but, the speed just came on quicker with then then-stock '13. To add, the Cobra would occasionally wheel hop so I'd not stay in it too long.
The Shelby is just point & shoot. 315 Toyo on an 11.75 wheel allows WOT with ease, no spin even after modding to 675 RWHP.
But, don't get me wrong. No disrespect for the Terminator. I have two and love them both.
Just two completely different cars Terminator vs Shelby.
I see you have a streetrod. That's my next "want". I've been researching for awhile now..
GT500 has like 630 ftlbs of tq stock probably what you are feeling is that seat of the pants kick.
I have some time with gt500, they are different experiences to me, not better or worse, but I ended up with another 03/04
Smaller cockpit, shorter wheelbase, smaller all around (wheels/width/length/weight) is my jam
makes more exciting and feels more connected,
important thing to remember is they both can make great corvette killers