2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |