1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 38 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 (678 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Explorer |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3320 mm |