1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-450 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 326 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 814 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
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 | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4390 mm |