2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 657 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Falcon | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
