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

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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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