1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (106 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 220 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |