2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 184 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
