2005 Ford GT vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |