1994 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 968 kg more than 1963 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 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
