2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 322 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
