1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Torino |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
