1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
