1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, both 1971 Ford Mustang and 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 286 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 65.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |