1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1983 Ford Mustang and 1983 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 375 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1983 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | S |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |