1987 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (75 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Mustang | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 200 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |