1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
