1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1989 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4971 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2800 mm |
