2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |