1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 154 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (570 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
