2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | CL | Fury |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3060 mm |