2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 890 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 700 kg |
