1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 52 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |