1991 BMW 518 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 29 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 518 weights approximately 378 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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Consul |
Year Released | 1991 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |