2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD.
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 (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | LTD |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 789 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |