1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.

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