1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 36 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 456M |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5361 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |