2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 33 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Ranger |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |