1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1173 kg more than 1978 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Falcon | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2946 mm |
