2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 377 kg more than 2000 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 491 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |