1998 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 134 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | C | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
