1964 Ford Consul vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 908 kg more than 1964 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consul | SL |
Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |