2006 BMW 550 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 943 kg more than 1966 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
