1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 840 kg more than 1979 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 Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Falcon | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Falcon | Express |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3429 mm |
