1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 131 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | LTD |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2900 mm |
