2006 BMW 530 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1953 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Consul |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1508 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |