1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Ford Falcon.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 450 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |