2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 628 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Ranger |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.8:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |