1980 BMW 628 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1962 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |