1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1990 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 600 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |