2004 BMW 525 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 611 kg more than 1950 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Consul |
Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |