1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford LTD. (525 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford LTD. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | LTD |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 525 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |