1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C 111 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |