1962 Ford Consul vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 838 kg more than 1962 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
