2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 481 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | F-350 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 68 L |