1988 BMW 535 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 34 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 565 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, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Consul |
Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 306 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |