1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 18 kg more than 1990 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
