1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 112 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (388 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
