1963 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP) has 335 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 447 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ford Anglia | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Anglia | CLS |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 382 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |