2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 Ford FPV BF GT and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. 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 CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford FPV BF GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FPV BF GT | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
