2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 243 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (311 Nm). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | CLK | Fury |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 577 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 94 L |