2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (600 HP) has 544 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina.
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 (759 Nm) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 759 Nm | 91 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |