2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mustang and 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (603 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 677 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | CL |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 603 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |