1952 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 165 kg more than 1952 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | Ponton |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |