1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 435 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
