2009 Ford GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford GT weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2009 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |