2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 682 kg more than 2009 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 (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 966 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |