2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |