2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 374 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 596 Nm | 160 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |