1958 Ford Popular vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1263 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Popular | CL |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2960 mm |
