1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |