1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 74 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
