2000 Ford Artic vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2000 Ford Artic and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 147 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.

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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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