1963 Ford Consul vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 654 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Consul | E |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
