1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 74 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| 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 | 469 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
