2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 284 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Thunderbird | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |