2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 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 359 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 40 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 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 500 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
