1956 Ford Consul vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1956 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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2005 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2005 BMW 645 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 645 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |