Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1967 – 1972) vs Ford Mustang (1965 – 1968): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 275 hp against 250 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 208 km/h. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,182 kg against 17,656 kg. At 5,001 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 388 mm longer than the Ford Mustang. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1967 – 1972, the Ford Mustang from 1965 – 1968.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1967 – 1972
|
Ford
Mustang
1965 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1967 – 1972 | 1965 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 117 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 257 – 423 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,001 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 17,656 kg | 1,182 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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