1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 382 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |