1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Torino |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 87 L |
