1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2003 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
