Compare the2023 Chevrolet CorvetteVS 2022 Ford GT

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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The Corvette has standard front seat tall, head-protecting side-impact airbags, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions. The GT doesn't offer side-impact airbags or side airbag protection for the head.

The Corvette’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The GT doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Corvette’s optional blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. The GT doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Corvette’s optional Rear Cross Traffic Alert uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The GT doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

Both the Corvette and the GT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and daytime running lights.

Warranty

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Corvette 2 years longer than Ford covers the GT. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the GT ends after only 3 years.

The Corvette’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the GT’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Corvette first among compact premium sporty cars in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The GT isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 20 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 10th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated lower.

Engine

The Corvette Z06’s standard 5.5 DOHC V8 produces 23 more horsepower (670 vs. 647) than the GT’s 3.5 turbo V6.

As tested in Road and Track the Chevrolet Corvette is faster than the Ford GT:

	Corvette Z51	Corvette Z06	GT
Zero to 60 MPH	2.8 sec	2.6 sec	3.2 sec

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Corvette gets better mileage than the GT:

		MPG
Corvette
	5.5 DOHC V8	12 city/21 hwy
	Carbon Aero 5.5 DOHC V8	12 city/19 hwy
	Carbon Aero 5.5 DOHC V8	12 city/19 hwy
	6.2 OHV V8	16 city/24 hwy
	Z51 6.2 OHV V8	16 city/24 hwy
GT
	3.5 turbo V6	12 city/18 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Corvette (except Z06)’s fuel efficiency. The GT doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Corvette has 3.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the GT (18.5 vs. 15.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Transmission

An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Chevrolet Corvette, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the GT.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Corvette Z06 CCB’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the GT:

	Corvette Z06 CCB	GT
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	15.5 inches
Rear Rotors	15.4 inches	14.2 inches

The Corvette stops shorter than the GT:

	Corvette	GT
70 to 0 MPH	139 feet	145 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Corvette Z06’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GT (F:275/30R20 & R:345/25R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:325/30R20).

The Corvette Z06’s 275/30R20 front and 345/25R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series front and 25 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GT’s 35 series front and 30 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Corvette Z06 has standard 21-inch rear wheels. The GT’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Corvette has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The GT doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Corvette can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The GT doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the Corvette uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the GT, which uses torsion bars in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Corvette has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The GT doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

The Corvette Z06 Z07 Coupe handles at 1.16 G’s, while the GT pulls only 1.11 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Corvette Z06 Z07 Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the GT (21.9 seconds @ .99 average G’s vs. 22.7 seconds @ .97 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Corvette with Magnetic Ride Control’s turning circle is 3.6 feet tighter than the GT’s (36.4 feet vs. 40 feet). The Corvette’s turning circle is 1.9 feet tighter than the GT’s (38.1 feet vs. 40 feet).

Chassis

The Corvette is 5.2 inches shorter than the GT, making the Corvette easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Chevrolet Corvette amounts to more than styling. The Corvette has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .32 Cd. That is lower than the GT (.35). A more efficient exterior helps the Corvette go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the Corvette get better fuel mileage.

The Corvette’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The GT doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Corvette Coupe is quieter than the GT:

	Corvette	GT
At idle	47 dB	63 dB
Full-Throttle	92 dB	100 dB
70 MPH Cruising	74 dB	85 dB

Passenger Space

The Corvette has 8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GT (51 vs. 43).

The Corvette has 2.2 inches more front headroom, 6.9 inches more front hip room and 5.7 inches more front shoulder room than the GT.

Cargo Capacity

The Corvette Coupe has a much larger trunk than the GT (12.6 vs. .4 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox and standard locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the Corvette. The GT doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Servicing Ease

The Corvette uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The GT uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Corvette has a standard under hood light to help in making nighttime maintenance checks, adding fluids, etc. The GT doesn’t offer an under hood light.

An Oil Life Monitor is standard on the Corvette to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes, air filter replacement and transmission fluid replacement based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Ford doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the GT.

Ergonomics

The Corvette has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The GT doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

When two different drivers share the Corvette, the optional memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver and front passenger’s seat positions, steering wheel position, suspension setting and outside mirror angle. The GT doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Corvette’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GT doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Corvette offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, turn signal and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The GT doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Corvette’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. The GT doesn’t offer heated side mirrors.

When the Corvette with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The GT’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Corvette’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The GT doesn’t offer the luxury of automatic dimming mirrors.

The Corvette offers optional heated front seats, which keep the driver and front passenger extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated seats aren’t available in the GT.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Corvette keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The GT doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Corvette’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The GT doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Corvette’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The GT doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Corvette offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The GT doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Model Availability

The Chevrolet Corvette comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Ford GT isn’t available as a convertible.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chevrolet Corvette, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Corvette second among compact premium sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The GT isn’t in the top three.

Motor Trend selected the Corvette as their 2020 Car of the Year. The GT has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Corvette as the 2020 North American Car of the Year. The GT has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Corvette outsold the Ford GT by almost 349 to one during 2022.