1998 BMW 325 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 44 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 389 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
