1963 Ford Consul vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 853 kg more than 1963 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2007 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2007 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 535 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
