1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 517 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Territory |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
