1997 BMW 850 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 856 kg more than 1958 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
