2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
