2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP) has 339 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Corsair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |