2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.

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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 2005 Ford Mustang
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Mustang
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 4015 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 210 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 326 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1497 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 61 L


 

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