2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 326 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |