1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |