1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |