Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1971) 7.0 Cobra Jet V8 (370 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | S-class | Mustang |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1971) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 7.0 Cobra Jet V8 (370 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 1970 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 1971 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 76 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 370 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 610 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 7030 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 17.7 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 91.19 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 110.74 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4813 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1882 mm |
| Height: | 1436 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2769 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1549 mm |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 229 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 3209 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |