1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 620 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |