1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ferrari F1 88
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 20 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, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 920 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F1 88 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 12000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |