1995 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon 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 78 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercedes-Benz S | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |