1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 10 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 70 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 965 kg more 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | E-350 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |