1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 11 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 100 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
