1995 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1954 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Consul |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |