Comparison Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic & Ford Mustang V (facelift 2009) 4.0 V6 (210 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model: | Corvette | Mustang |
| Generation: | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) | Mustang V (facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | 4.0 V6 (210 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 210 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5300 rpm. |
| Torque: | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 325 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L82 | Cologne |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5735 cm3 | 4009 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l | 11.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6100 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.39 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4704 mm | 4778 mm |
| Width: | 1753 mm | 1877 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2035 mm | |
| Height: | 1219 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm | 2720 mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm | 1582 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm | 1598 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 109 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 379 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1596 kg | 1543 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 10.2 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 454 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 | 215/60 R17; 235/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 | 7J x 17; 8J x 18 |