1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
