1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 704 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2838 mm |
