1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
