2001 BMW 745 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 49 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 655 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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Consul |
Year Released | 2001 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |