2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 282 kg more than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | Ponton |
Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |