1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 315 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |