1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 160 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |