1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Taurus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 151 kg more than 1986 Ford Taurus.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Taurus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |