Ford Mustang Convertible (1964 – 1973) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1963 – 1971): specs compared
The Ford Mustang Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 203 hp against 195 hp. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.1 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 145 km/h. The Ford Mustang Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,243 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Ford Mustang Convertible is 455 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang Convertible
1964 – 1973
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1963 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1973 | 1963 – 1971 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 203 hp | 150 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 382 Nm | 216 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 s | 9.1 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,610 – 4,760 mm | 4,305 mm |
| Width | 1,730 – 1,821 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,298 – 1,308 mm | 1,308 – 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,243 – 1,512 kg | 1,295 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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