1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
