2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 13 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 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Falcon | SLS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
