2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | 600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |