1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 259 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |