2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | 600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
