1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 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 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 368 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350. 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-350 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 6802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 115 L |