1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 55 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 503 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2868 mm |
