1956 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 54 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 411 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | SLK |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |