1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1860 mm |
