1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 532 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Taunus | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
