1944 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 69 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1944 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1944 Ford Taunus | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | CL |
Year Released | 1944 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2955 mm |