1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 31 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
