2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 9 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1253 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 181 L |
