2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 450 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |