2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (361 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 361 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1635 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |