1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 847 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo 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 | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 1017 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
