2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6198 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |