1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 147 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1402 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
