2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
