1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 429 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1994 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | C |
Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |