1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 202 kg more than 1993 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
