2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 560 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 94.8 mm |
Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |