1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 17 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 120 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | C |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
