1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 248 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 (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |