2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1369 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | E-Series |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1511 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 150 L |