2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-250 | SLK |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |