1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 312 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 300 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |