1994 BMW 735 vs. 1962 Ford Consul

To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 32 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 938 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.

Compare all specifications:

1994 BMW 735 1962 Ford Consul
Make BMW Ford
Model 735 Consul
Year Released 1994 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3430 cc 1340 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
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 1820 kg 882 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2520 mm