2008 Ford Territory vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 578 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Territory | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5733 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |