1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |
