1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1986 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (162 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 3 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |