1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 617 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 115 L |
