1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 319 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 220 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |