2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 29 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 502 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |