1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, both 1991 Ford Mustang and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Mustang | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 400 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3150 mm |