2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mustang and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 117 L |