2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | 420 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |