2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 306 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
