1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2004 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 220 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 59 L |