1952 Ford Consul vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 51 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 3,722 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (242 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 690 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ford Consul | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | S |
Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 350 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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3090 mm |