1993 BMW 856 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1959 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 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 856 | Consul |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |