2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |