1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (123 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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 (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 300 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |