1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 5985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |