1952 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 59 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 450 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, 2011 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 118 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 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 | 143 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
