Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977) vs Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1953 – 1955): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 153 hp against 131 hp. At 4,458 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 216 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The Ford Thunderbird dates from 1955 – 1977, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible from 1953 – 1955.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1953 – 1955
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1977 | 1953 – 1955 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 hp | 153 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 302 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.5 s |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 mm | 4,242 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,323 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,293 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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