1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 149 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |