Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Mustang
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and reliability. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Mustang Pricing
For a new model, the Chevrolet Corvette's price is between $81,564 and $159,584, with the Ford Mustang priced between $40,600 and $65,619.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Mustang Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Corvette loses 27.4 percent of its value and the Ford Mustang loses 39.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 11.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Mustang.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Mustang Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ford Mustang's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 2 out of 26 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Ford Mustang being ranked 2 out of 9 Best Convertibles.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Mustang Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 out of 10. For the Ford Mustang the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Corvette.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 490 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang base engine makes 315 horsepower. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Ford Mustang the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette uses premium unleaded, and the Mustang uses regular unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$81,564 - $159,584
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
27.4%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$40,600 - $65,619
Used Asking Price:
$39,997 - $61,620
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
39.2%
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
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17 out of / 40Ford Mustang Rankings
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13 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray, Z06
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT Premium, Dark Horse, GT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.6 inches
Cargo Space:
10.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3747 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
