1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
