1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 91 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |