1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 58 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
