1957 Ford Consul vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 325 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
