2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 138 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1704 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
