2008 Ford GT vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
