1986 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
