2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | C | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
