1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 336 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |