1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 645 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Chevette |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |