2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (219 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 420 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |