1953 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1953 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 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 520 |
Year Released | 1953 | 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 | 182 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |