1959 Ford Consul vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 53 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1086 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, 2012 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2012 BMW 750 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. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |
