1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 41 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 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 4326 mm |