1967 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 511 kg more than 1967 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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1967 Ford Mustang | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 350 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |