1951 Ford Consul vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1951 Ford Consul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (44 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 89 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | 170 V |
Year Released | 1951 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |