1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 321 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 332 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |