1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 451 kg more than 1966 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 56 L |
