1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
