2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (406 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 239 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 406 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |