2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 362 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 (414 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
