2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (600 HP) has 339 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (815 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8201 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 391 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4440 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
