1989 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL. (267 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SL | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |