1983 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 55 kg more than 1983 BMW 316.
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, 1983 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 316 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
