1985 BMW 324 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1957 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 324 | Consul |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |