1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |