1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3670 mm |
