2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1379 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | E-350 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |