1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | CL |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
