1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 31 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.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Ford Taurus 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. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Taurus |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 474 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2868 mm |