2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 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 93 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 856 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-150 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |