1995 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 4 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |