1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 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 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
