1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Ranger |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |