1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 48 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, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Territory |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
