1988 BMW 316 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1953 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, 1988 BMW 316 (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Consul |
Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |