1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 312 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | CLK |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |