1955 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1725 kg more than 1955 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | 600 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3910 mm |
