1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 300S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |