2007 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1951 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
