2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 1992 Ford Fairlane
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Fairlane
Year Released 2000 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6258 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 465 HP 198 HP
Torque 705 Nm 348 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2930 mm


 

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