1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 232 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
