1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 740 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
