1972 AMC Matador vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 114 kg more than 1982 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 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
