2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 530 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
