1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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.

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 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1985 Ford Mustang
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Mustang
Year Released 1970 1985
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 2301 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 285 Nm
Top Speed 362 km/hour 201 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1330 mm