1999 Lincoln Blackwood vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Blackwood would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood.
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, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Blackwood | CLC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |
