1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 11 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1602 weights approximately 148 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1602 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
