1954 Ford Consul vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 58 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 440 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 123 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 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 | 202 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |