1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
