1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
