2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-450 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |