1964 Ford Consul vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 898 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 525 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
