1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 88 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fairlane | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2685 mm |