2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,266 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (400 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4266 cc | 4192 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2980 mm |