2004 BMW 630 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1959 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 630 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
