2003 BMW 530 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP) has 175 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1953 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Consul |
Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 501 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |