1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 695 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Escort |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |