1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1969 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3150 mm |
