2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP) has 452 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 306 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 94 L |