1963 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 678 kg more than 1963 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, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1981 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |