1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |