1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 300 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |