1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 19 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |