1967 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 29 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 66 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. (151 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 200 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 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | C |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |