1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 367 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 502 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |