1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (188 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 45 L |