2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar 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 410 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6206 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |