2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 439 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |