1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-450 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |