1956 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 274 kg more than 1956 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 E (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | E |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
