2004 BMW 545 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 711 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2004 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
