2003 Ford 427 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (370 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 427 | C |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2683 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |