2000 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL (315 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 396 kg more than 1971 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL (471 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CL | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2860 mm |