2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 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 45 more horse power than 2013 Ford F-150. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
