2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 596 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
