1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 432 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
