1972 AMC Matador vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
