1959 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 790 kg more than 1959 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 CLS (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | CLS |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 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 | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2075 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2874 mm |