1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1964 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 650 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |