1976 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (399 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2009 Ford Explorer (369 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1976 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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