1965 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1965 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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1965 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | C |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |