2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 893 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 (543 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (495 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
