1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 24 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 465 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | SLK |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |