1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 341 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | SE |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |