1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |