1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 606 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 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |