1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 602 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 764 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |