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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (212 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 110 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.
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1995 Ford Falcon | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1470 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 |