1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 931 kg more than 1976 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
