1952 Ford Consul vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 BMW M1 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW M1 (273 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW M1 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1952 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 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1981 BMW M1 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | M1 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 273 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |