1953 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 57 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | SL |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
