1951 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 587 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Taunus | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | CL |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2954 mm |