1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 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 54 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Chevrolet Corvette 2007 Ford Falcon
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Falcon
Year Released 1965 2007
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 251 HP 220 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
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 59 L


 

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