2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 798 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | W 196 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 720 kg |