1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 400 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |