1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 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 64 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 175 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |