2007 BMW 550 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1956 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
