1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK LM | Cougar |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 664 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 773 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |