2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 6 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | SL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |