1993 BMW 316 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1956 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Consul |
Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 47 L |