2026 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2026 Ford Mustang
Too close to call: Ford Mustang 76 vs Chevrolet Corvette 75.4 with these weights. The Chevrolet Corvette is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corvette E-Ray, is EP…
2026 Ford Mustang
The 2026 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Mustang, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combin…
2026 Ford Mustang
Toss-upToo close to call: Ford Mustang 76 vs Chevrolet Corvette 75.4 with these weights. The Chevrolet Corvette is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Mustangoverall 76 | 2026 Chevrolet Corvetteoverall 75.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 63.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 58 | 84.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 76 | 75.4 |
Ford Mustang: model-level data · Chevrolet Corvette: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Mustang
Top recalls
- criticalEngine25V828000 · 6 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V547000 · 148,663 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles
- highVisibility26V418000 · 67,842 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V205000 · 278 vehicles
Chevrolet Corvette
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline25V536000 · 23,656 vehicles
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- minorExterior Lighting26V213000 · 32,988 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Mustang | Chevrolet Corvette | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Mustang | Corvette E-Ray |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 19 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $4,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford Mustang or the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette?
Too close to call: Ford Mustang 76 vs Chevrolet Corvette 75.4 with these weights. The Chevrolet Corvette is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Ford Mustang scores 76 and the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette 75.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Ford Mustang or the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette?
2026 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls. 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.