2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 871 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | E-150 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
