1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 129 kg more than 1991 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |