1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | E |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
