2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 110 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLK | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2683 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
