1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 725 kg more than 1968 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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1968 Ford Mustang | 1995 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | S |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |