1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1973 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
