1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 38 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fairlane | Corvette |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |