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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 348 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
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 (476 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). 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 | 5700 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |