2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL. (196 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1965 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
