2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 99 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | C |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |