1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
