2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 124 kg more than 2000 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 (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |