1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ford Artic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Artic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
