1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |