1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 2 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
