1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | 12 M |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 93 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |