1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1970 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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1970 Ford Mustang | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 240 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |