1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 3 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 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 420 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, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3200 CS | Consul |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
