1972 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 218 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (502 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 533 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 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 | 1486 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2838 mm |