1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 17 kg more than 1979 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | DeLuxe | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
