1959 BMW 501 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 BMW 501 is newer by 3 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 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 501 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 501 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |