1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1983 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
