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1979 Ford Mustang III vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class

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      Here’s how the 1979 Ford Mustang III and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1979 Ford Mustang III measures 4560 mm (179.53 in), making it 44 mm (1.73 in) (1.0 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 1979 Ford Mustang III spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 12 mm (0.47 in) (0.7 %) broader than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 1723 mm (67.83 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class reaches 1427 mm (56.18 in), which is 107 mm (4.21 in) (7.5 %) taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III at 1320 mm (51.97 in).

      Overall, the 1979 Ford Mustang III is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class, while the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class is taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III.

      Length
      4560 mm179.5 in
      4516 mm177.8 in
      Width
      1735 mm68.3 in
      1723 mm67.8 in
      Height
      1320 mm52.0 in
      1427 mm56.2 in

      1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
      4560 mm179.5 in 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+1.0%)
      1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
      4516 mm177.8 in πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-1.0%)
      1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
      1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
      1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
      1723 mm67.8 in πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)
      1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
      1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%)
      1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
      1427 mm56.2 in 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+8.1%)
      1979 Ford Mustang III
      1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Coupe
      Sedan

      Model Year:

      1979
      1997

      Production:

      1978-1993 Discontinued Model
      1996-2000 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4560 mm179.5 in
      🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+1.0%)
      4516 mm177.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-1.0%)

      Width:

      1735 mm68.3 in
      🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
      1723 mm67.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1320 mm52.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-4.8%)
      1387-1427 mm54.6-56.2 in
      🟒 +67 mm+2.6 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+8.1%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      850 liter30.0 cu ft
      🟒 +420 liter+14.8 cu ft (+97.7%)
      430 liter15.2 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -420 liter-14.8 cu ft (-49.4%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1250-1380 kg2756-3042 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -320 kg-705 lbs (-20.4%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+2.2%)
      1350-1570 kg2976-3461 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-2.2%) - 🟒 +320 kg+705 lbs (+25.6%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      -
      1830-1970 kg4034-4343 lbs

      Roof Load:

      -
      100 kg220 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      n/a
      15-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 15
      • 7J x 15
      17-inch rims:
      • 8.5J x 17
      • 7.5J x 17

      Tire Size:

      • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
      • 225/55 ZR16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 245/40 R17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)

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