2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 144 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SL | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |