1963 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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 2,948 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 873 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | C |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |