2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 266 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-250 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |