1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 553 kg more 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
