1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 639 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 (678 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (388 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 388 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |