1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 33 kg more than 1977 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |