1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 519 kg more than 1986 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1185 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |
