1972 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 103 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.

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 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Mustang 2011 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Mustang Falcon
Year Released 1972 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5753 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 417 Nm 409 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.8 mm 99.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline LPG
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 1654 kg 1757 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
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 68 L


 

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