1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |