2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5460 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |