2005 BMW 325 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 49 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), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 554 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Consul |
Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |