2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 500 | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |