1954 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 930 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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 730 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 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 | 244 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 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 | 1045 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
