1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 85 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2930 mm |
