1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 142 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 (1,139 Nm) has 858 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
