1996 BMW 735 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1953 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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |