1950 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul.
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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 320 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
