1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | SL |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |