1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1997 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 2010 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Ford | Maybach |
Model | Mustang | 57 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 899 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3391 mm |