2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 560 kg more than 1967 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLS | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |
