2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
