1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 345 kg more than 1982 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |
