2004 BMW 325 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 47 L |
