2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2005 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | 560 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1748 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2850 mm |
