2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 344 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
