1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 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 213 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 189 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3198 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 74 L |
