1953 Ford Consul vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 60 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 810 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |