1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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 32 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 122 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |
