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 |