1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
