1996 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 33 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 428 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1310 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |