1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 720 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |