1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 346 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SLK | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |