2007 BMW 328 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
