1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 316 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 300 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |