1975 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 39 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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 320 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |