2005 BMW 645 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP) has 298 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1954 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 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 645 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Consul |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 439 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |