1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 500 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |