1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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 371 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 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) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |