Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1956 – 1960) vs Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 120 hp. At 4,699 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 241 mm longer than the Ford Thunderbird.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1956 – 1960
|
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1956 – 1960 | 1955 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 – 120 hp | 131 hp |
| Torque | 172 – 192 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 – 17.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 159 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,458 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,308 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,380 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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