1989 BMW 316 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 BMW 316 is newer by 27 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 316 weights approximately 198 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, 1989 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 316 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1080 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
