2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 Ford Mustang and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 183 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |
