1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Subaru FF-1
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvette and 1968 Subaru FF-1 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1968 Subaru FF-1. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru FF-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 765 kg more than 1968 Subaru FF-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Subaru FF-1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru FF-1. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru FF-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Subaru FF-1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | FF-1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
