1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Ford Meteor were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 129 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 572 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
