Ford Mustang (1964 – 1966) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1963 – 1971): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 208 hp against 195 hp. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.1 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.7 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,620 mm, the Ford Mustang is 315 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang
1964 – 1966
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1963 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1966 | 1963 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 208 hp | 150 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 407 Nm | 216 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 s | 9.1 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,305 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,308 – 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 – 2,751 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 995 – 1,165 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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