1976 BMW 630 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1953 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Consul |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |