2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | E |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |