2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 114 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Falcon C
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
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 362 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 92 mm
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 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1581 kg 1695 kg
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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