2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |