1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
