2008 Ford Territory vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 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 427 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Territory | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5740 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 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 | 2015 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |