2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (500 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | ST 460 | S |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3222 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 500 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |