1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
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 | 227 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |