2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford GT 500 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Ford GT 500. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford GT 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford GT 500. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford GT 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT 500 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
