1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 119 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1965 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
