1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1991 Ford Corsair is newer by 21 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, 1991 Ford Corsair, 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 849 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Corsair. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Corsair 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 | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Corsair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 168 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |