1955 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 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 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 315 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | 250 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |