2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (182 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 269 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SLK | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4135 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |