2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 601 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2086 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |