1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3910 mm |
