1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 138 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2685 mm |
