2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 500 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
