2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 229 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4965 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1475 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |