2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |