1980 BMW 725 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 725 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 725 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
