2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
