1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3510 mm |
