1966 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (305 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 997 kg more than 1966 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ford Anglia | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Anglia | CLS |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |