1959 Ford Consul vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 BMW Z3 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2001 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 51 L |
