1995 BMW 840 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 695 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Consul |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |