1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 266 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |