1957 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1957 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | 190 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
