2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 33 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 482 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |