1998 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 30 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 (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 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:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | E | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
