1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 49 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 17 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 661 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
