1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 190 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |