1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1066 kg more than 2012 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
