1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 13 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 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
