1958 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (523 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 756 kg more than 1958 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | SL |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2585 mm |
