1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 190 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
