1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (167 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Falcon | CLK |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |