2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3198 cc | 6989 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3130 mm |