1951 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,796 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 430 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | C |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |