1959 Ford Consul vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 530 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 Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| 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 | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
