2006 Mercedes-Benz CK vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK (522 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (520 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CK | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CK | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 520 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |