1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz S. (218 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz S. (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz S. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1980 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | S |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |