2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (149 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |