1989 BMW 730 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 36 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 550 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 730 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
