2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
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 CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Willys-Overland |
| Model | CLS | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
