2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 796 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-350 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 617 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 98 L |