1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 364 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |