2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 282 kg more than 2000 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 398 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |