2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLK | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
