2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2007 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. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Mustang 2007 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Mustang Falcon
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1485 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 68 L


 

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