1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |