1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 28 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 63 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
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) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | C |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |