1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
