1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 211 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
