1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 13 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Falcon | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 250 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |