2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
