1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1999 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
