2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
