1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |