1959 Ford Consul vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 51 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 505 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, 2010 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2010 BMW 128 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 128 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |