1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 14 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 287 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Indigo |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 430 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 549 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |