2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |