2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (781 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SLR McLaren | F-150 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 781 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 2298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 20.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |