1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1992 Ford Falcon and 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 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. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 600 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |