2007 BMW 323 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 54 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 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1953 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 323 (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1508 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 231 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |