2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3910 mm |
