1958 Ford Consul vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 316 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1958 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 316 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 316 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |