1959 BMW 700 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 385 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 700 | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1508 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 52 Nm | 101 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2550 mm |