1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 190 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |