2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 205 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | SLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2431 mm |
