1956 Ford Consul vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 55 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 836 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.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2011 BMW X3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | X3 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |