1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | CL |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2960 mm |
