1954 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1954 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 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 125 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 216 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
