1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 353 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 | 4720 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |