1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4606 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |
