1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 15 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.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (692 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-450 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 399 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 4379 mm |