1978 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 849 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Chevette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1255 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
