1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 64 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Chevrolet Corvette 1992 Ford Falcon
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Falcon
Year Released 1977 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 207 HP 198 HP
Torque 346 Nm 348 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1564 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2800 mm