2003 Ford GT vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Ford GT.
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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | C |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |