1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 103 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |