1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | 280 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
