2005 BMW 745 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 924 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2005 BMW 745 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. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1086 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 47 L |
