1966 Ford Consul vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Consul | Z3 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |