1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1167 kg more than 2010 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
