1953 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1953 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | 450 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
