1985 BMW M5 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 23 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 618 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M5 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
