1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 580 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Corsair |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 101 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |