2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 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 205 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 199 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
