1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4958 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |