1959 Ford Consul vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 54 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 970 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.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ford Consul | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |