1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. (153 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1834 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 770 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1942 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 7655 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 3400 kg | 1566 kg |