1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 389 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |