1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Corvette |
Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 454 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |