1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 44 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 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 571 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2868 mm |
