2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 226 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 617 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
