2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | C | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |
