1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
