2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (182 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford F-150 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | SLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |