1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 137 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2685 mm |
