1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 45 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 474 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-350 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5400 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 | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 144 L |