1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 601 kg more than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
