1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 14 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1981 Ford Falcon | 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |