2006 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 47 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Consul |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1703 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |