2007 BMW 328 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
