2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 196 kg more than 2006 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
