1954 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (231 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1954 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | 500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 231 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
