1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 436 kg more than 1980 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 (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Cortina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |