1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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 (949 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-150. (495 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-150 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3520 mm |