2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 166 kg more than 1988 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 (475 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |