1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
