1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 250 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |