1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12

To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 (582 HP) has 462 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 weights approximately 882 kg more than 1990 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 (773 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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