2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 3 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | GT 500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |