1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | ST 460 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
