1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |