1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
