Cobras flare their hoods to appear larger and more threatening to predators, so the bulging front clip on the new Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 aligns with the design of its reptilian namesake. Cobras also prey on other snakes, but after driving the GT500 I’m not convinced a Shelby driver would be wise to attack a Viper despite the firepower produced from the supercharged V8. Finally, venom doesn’t always flow when a Cobra strikes, proven out by the Shelby GT500’s lack of steering feel and body control. This is a better Mustang, but my pick is still the GT.