Okay, add 0.5 seconds to the 1/4-mile time on the Vette and you have a more accurate comparison.
Chevrolet Corvette vs Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R
| Category | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 5.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 461 / 455 | 533 / 526 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 609 / 449 | 582 / 429 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1563 / 3446 | 1678 / 3699 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 295 / 291 | 318 / 313 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.0 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.6 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 10.5 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 12.6 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 14.7 s | 14.3 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 18.4 s | 18.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.9 s | 20.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 118.4 mph | 12.0 s @ 120.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.8 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 8.1 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.7 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.1 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.5 s | 13.9 s |
| 1000 m | 22.5 s @ 240.1 kph | 22.5 s @ 245.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 150 kph (5) | 13.0 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (6) | 18.0 s | 23.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.4 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.1 s | 9.6 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.8 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 120 m (393 ft) | 131 m (429 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 28 m (93 ft) | 29 m (96 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 42 m (136 ft) | 45 m (146 ft) |
| 80 mph - 0 | 56 m (184 ft) | 58 m (189 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 83 m (271 ft) | 92 m (301 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 306 kph (190 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 13.9 s | 12.6 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Chevrolet Corvette | Shelby Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 99 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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