1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 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 100 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 663 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3200 mm |
