1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK

To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK (94 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 990 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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