1997 BMW M3 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1952 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 M3 (236 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW M3 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Consul |
Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |