1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
