1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 12 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 94 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (123 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 455 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 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |