1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon.
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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |