1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 83 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 191 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |