1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 436 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-250 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 115 L |