1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 823 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
