2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 904 kg more than 1966 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
