1952 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1952 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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 535 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |