1961 Ford Station Wagon vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Station Wagon would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 178 kg more than 1961 Ford Station Wagon.
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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1961 Ford Station Wagon | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Station Wagon | CL |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3655 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 383 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1998 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |