2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 909 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
