1951 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 61 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 (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP) has 496 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1185 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 536 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 799 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3165 mm |