1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 343 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 250 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1361 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
