1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. (154 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1970 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 770 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 7655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 3400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3890 mm |