1951 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 59 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP) has 503 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1690 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 798 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2010 Maybach 57 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. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Ford | Maybach |
Model | Consul | 57 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 543 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 899 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3391 mm |