1983 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 29 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Consul |
Year Released | 1983 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |