1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 369 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
