2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2002 Ford Mustang and 2002 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mustang | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
